Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary is one of Southeast Asia’s most important breeding areas for large waterbirds. Located among the flooded forests of Tonle Sap Lake, the sanctuary protects colonies of storks, pelicans, ibises, cormorants, darters and other wetland species. The journey from Siem Reap combines countryside scenery, a long boat ride across Tonle Sap, floating-village life and guided wildlife observation. It is an excellent full-day experience for birdwatchers, nature phot

Angkor National Museum offers an accessible introduction to the history, religions, art and architecture of the Khmer Empire. Located in Siem Reap between the city centre and the road toward Angkor Archaeological Park, the museum presents artefacts, sculpture, inscriptions and multimedia exhibitions across eight themed galleries. For first-time visitors, the museum can make the temples of Angkor much easier to understand. Its exhibitions introduce the Hindu and Buddhist belie

Ta Prohm is one of the most atmospheric monuments in Cambodia’s Angkor Archaeological Park. Massive tree roots descend across stone galleries, grow over doorways and wrap around sections of the ancient temple. This remarkable relationship between architecture and nature has made Ta Prohm one of the most photographed places in Siem Reap. Yet Ta Prohm is much more than a “jungle temple” or a film location. Originally known as Rajavihara, it was a major Buddhist monastery establ